http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:42:44 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/113416.php#comment-714009 I was raised by a father who often quoted the "You catch more flies with sugar...". I have found it to be true in just about every area of my life. I have been so encouraged by the comments of many bloggers who could have easily done the opposite because of who they are and what they have accomplished. If you are truly secure in who you are, you don't have to step on others to feel like you might be somebody. 714009@blogcritics.org Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:42:44 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/113416.php#comment-713337 Good points. I learned this skill from my husband. Criticism naturally takes on a negative connotation, but you can make it work positively by doing exactly as you outline. You can take this form of criticism everywhere, including in your work life and in your personal relationships. Always, always say something positive before bringing up the criticism. 713337@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:09:03 EDT